Bhoi Kue Tradisional Aceh (Studi Deskriptif di Desa Cot Bate dan Desa Lancok-Lancok)

Abstract

This research is entitled Bhoi Traditional Acehnese Cake. Bhoi is a typical Acehnese cake which is still often produced and consumed, especially in Cot Bate Village and Lancok-lancok Village. The aim of this research is to find out the beginning of making traditional Bhoi cakes in Cot Bate Village and Lancok-lancok Village, to find out changes in making traditional Bhoi cakes in Cot Bate Village and Lancok-lancok Village, and to find out what obstacles are felt by Bhoi traditional cake trader in developing his business. This research method is descriptive qualitative research which focuses on 6 traditional Bhoi cake businesses in Cot Bate Village and Lancok-lancok Village. This research obtained results, namely the history of Bhoi cakes from the community's understanding, the process of making bhoi cakes consisting of tools and materials used by the community, community strategies in developing bhoi cakes, and several obstacles experienced by Bhoi cake traders in making sales. In the results of this research, the author analyzes that Bhoi cake is the result of local knowledge of the Acehnese people which consists of knowledge of tools and ingredients for making cakes. Then there was a development in terms of tools and materials for making Bhoi cakes from traditional to modern tools with the aim of making production easier. In line with William F. Ogburn's theory of change which states that social change occurs in aspects of social life, influenced by advances in science and increasing needs. This research hopes for further discussion regarding how to increase sales of Bhoi cakes and write down the values of Bhoi cakes as traditional Acehnese food so that knowledge of Bhoi cakes remains sustainable among the people of Aceh and outside Aceh.